MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. is happy to have a contract extension with National Guard as his primary sponsor for the majority of races in 2014.

Though he still needs sponsorship for next year, Earnhardt is happy to have the majority of races sponsored. While there was little question whether the National Guard would return, all military sponsorships are reviewed annually.

Earnhardt will have sponsorship for 20 races from National Guard and five from PepsiCo (Amp, Diet Mt Dew, Mt. Dew, etc.). That leaves 13 events that are open for next season.

“It seems like that the Guard has been really thrilled with the way things have gone over the last several years,” Earnhardt said. “I have enjoyed the relationship tremendously and we got a great new paint scheme for next year and we are just really enjoying the relationship.

“(I’m) glad to be able to look forward to another season with the Guard.”